On 17 February 1627, the first European settlers arrived at the site of present-day Holetown, St James. The annual Holetown Festival is a worthy excuse for a whole week of commemorative partying, which kicks off at the Holetown Monument.
During the day steel band concerts take place and markets present the best of Barbadian food and crafts. Squeeze in historical lectures and exhibitions that look back to the major events of Bajan history, from Africans in Barbados in the 1600s and mid-1800s emancipation to modern times. These serious events are offset by beauty contests, spectacular street parades, sports shows and more.
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